Recreation Therapist

17 ore fa

verona, veneto, Italia Dane County Tempo pieno
Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, WI has a current vacancy for a full time (1.0 FTE) Recreation Therapist.
Eligibility List
The Eligibility List created may be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Definition
Under the supervision of the Recreation Therapy and Volunteer Supervisor, to plan and administer a comprehensive recreation therapy program to promote optimum levels of functional behavior for adults who are physically and mentally ill, developmentally disabled, have Alzheimer’s or other dementias and are protectively placed; to assess resident leisure and recreation functional needs; to direct the work of volunteers and students assigned to assist in recreation therapy.
Examples of Duties
Create a therapeutic setting; comprehensively assess individual residents' interests/preferences, physical and mental abilities and deficits and psychosocial well-being; conduct recreation therapy groups in, but not limited to, exercise, crafts, relaxation, reality orientation/validation therapy, sensory stimulation, resident council, body movement, leisure and educational skills to meet the needs assessed; attend interdisciplinary staff meetings as assigned; develop and write recreation therapy care plans and progress notes as assigned by the supervisor; evaluate and document resident progress; attend department meetings and prepare and maintain pertinent records and reports; assist in planning and conducting community-based and social functions including, but not limited to, small and large group activities, all facility activities, and 1:1 activities.; develops and assists nursing staff in coordinating activity programs for evenings and weekends; attend mandatory facility in-service education and other educational programs as requested and approved by the supervisor; requisition and